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GRADE 1 COURSES

Water Treatment Exam Preparation – Grade 1

$179.99

Pass your test the first time! No stress. No worry. This course will prepare you to pass your entry level water treatment operator exam with confidence and get you started on your way to a successful and satisfying career in water treatment. There are 34 individual lesson modules included in this course: Basic Water Math, Unit Conversions, Working with […]

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Wastewater Treatment Exam Preparation – Grade 1

$179.99

Pass your test the first time! No stress. No worry. This course will prepare you to pass your entry level wastewater treatment operator exam with confidence and get you started on your way to a successful and satisfying career in wastewater treatment. There are 22 individual lesson modules included in this course. Basic Water Math, Unit Conversions, Working with […]

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Distribution System Exam Preparation – Grade 1

$179.99

Pass your test the first time! No stress. No worry. This course will prepare you to pass your entry level Distribution System Operator exam with confidence and get you started on your way to a successful and satisfying career as a distribution operator. There are 32 individual lesson modules included in this course. Basic Water […]

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Collection System Exam Preparation – Grade 1

$179.99

Pass your test the first time! No stress. No worry. This course will prepare you to pass your entry level Collections System Operator exam with confidence. There are 11 individual lesson modules included in this course. Collection System Design and Layout, Collection Equipment Maintenance, Collection System Maintenance and Repair, Lift Stations, Collection System Testing and Inspections, Collection System Rehabilitation, Collection System Safety, Unit Conversions, Area […]

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GRADE 2 COURSES

Water Treatment Exam Preparation – Grade 2

$229.99

Pass your test the first time! No stress. No worry. This course will prepare you to pass your second level water treatment operator exam with confidence. There are 27 individual lesson modules included in this course: Basic Water Math, Unit Conversions, Working with Formulas, Understanding Percentages, Calculating Area, Calculating Volume, Weight Volume Relationships, Force-Pressure-Head, Velocity and Flow Rate, Pumps, The Metric System, Problem Solving, Math and Treatment Review, Flow Problems, Chemical Dose Problems, Source […]

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Wastewater Treatment Exam Preparation – Grade 2

$229.99

Pass your test the first time! No stress. No worry. This course will prepare you to pass your second level water treatment operator exam with confidence. There are 32 individual lesson modules included in this course. Basic Water Math, Unit Conversions, Working with Formulas, Understanding Percentages, Calculating Area, Calculating Volume , Weight Volume Relationships, Force-Pressure-Head, Velocity and Flow Rate, Pumps, The Metric System, Problem Solving, Math and Treatment Review, Wastewater Flow […]

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Distribution System Exam Preparation – Grade 2

$229.99

Pass your test the first time! No stress. No worry. This course will prepare you to pass your second level distribution system operator exam with confidence. There are 32 individual lesson modules included in this course. Basic Water Math, Unit Conversions, Working with Formulas, Understanding Percentages, Calculating Area, Calculating Volume, Weight-Volume Relationships, Force-Pressure-Head, Velocity and Flow Rate, […]

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Collection System Exam Preparation – Grade 2

$229.99

Pass your test the first time! No stress. No worry. This course will prepare you to pass your 2nd level collections system operator exam with confidence. There are 13 individual lesson modules included in this course. Collection System Design and Layout, Collection Equipment Maintenance, Collection System Maintenance and Repair, Lift Stations, Collection System Testing and Inspections, Collection System Rehabilitation, Collection System Safety, Unit Conversions, Area Calculations, Volume […]

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GRADE 3 COURSES

Water Treatment Exam Preparation – Grade 3

$299.99

Pass your test the first time! No stress. No worry. This course will prepare you to pass your journeyman level water treatment operator exam with confidence and get you started on your way to a successful and satisfying career in water treatment. There are 28 individual lesson modules included in this course: Basic Water Math, Unit Conversions, Working with Formulas, Understanding […]

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Wastewater Treatment Exam Preparation – Grade 3

$299.99

Pass your test the first time! No stress. No worry. This course will prepare you to pass your 3rd level water treatment operator exam with confidence and get you started on your way to a successful and satisfying career in water treatment. There are 32 individual lesson modules included in this course. Basic Water Math, Unit Conversions, Working with […]

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Distribution System Exam Preparation – Grade 3

$299.99

Pass your test the first time! No stress. No worry. This course will prepare you to pass your 3rd Distribution operator exam with confidence. There are 32 individual lesson modules included in this course. Basic Water Math, Unit Conversions, Working with Formulas, Understanding Percentages, Calculating Area, Calculating Volume, Weight-Volume Relationships, Force-Pressure-Head, Velocity and Flow Rate, Pumps, The Metric […]

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Collection System Exam Preparation – Grade 3

$299.99

Pass your test the first time! No stress. No worry. This course will prepare you to pass your 3rd level collections system operator exam with confidence. There are 15 individual lesson modules included in this course. Collection System Design and Layout, Collection Equipment Maintenance, Collection System Maintenance and Repair, Lift Stations, Collection System Testing and Inspections, Collection System Rehabilitation, Collection System Safety, Unit Conversions, Area […]

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GRADE 4 COURSES

Water Treatment Exam Preparation – Grade 4

$349.99

Pass your test the first time! No stress. No worry. This course will prepare you to pass your top level water treatment operator exam with confidence and get you started on your way to a successful and satisfying career in water treatment. There are 28 individual lesson modules included in this course: Basic Water Math, Unit Conversions, Working with Formulas, Understanding […]

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Wastewater Treatment Exam Preparation – Grade 4

$349.99

Pass your test the first time! No stress. No worry. This course will prepare you to pass your 4th level wastewater treatment operator exam with confidence. There are 36 individual lesson modules included in this course. Basic Water Math, Unit Conversions, Working with Formulas, Understanding Percentages, Calculating Area, Calculating Volume , Weight Volume Relationships, Force-Pressure-Head, Velocity and Flow Rate, Pumps, The Metric System, Problem Solving, Math and Treatment Review, Wastewater Flow Problems, Preliminary […]

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Distribution System Exam Preparation – Grade 4

$349.99

Pass your test the first time! No stress. No worry. This course will prepare you to pass your 4th Distribution operator exam with confidence. There are 32 individual lesson modules included in this course. Basic Water Math, Unit Conversions, Working with Formulas, Understanding Percentages, Calculating Area, Calculating Volume, Weight-Volume Relationships, Force-Pressure-Head, Velocity and Flow Rate, Pumps, The Metric […]

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Collection System Exam Preparation – Grade 4

$349.99

Pass your test the first time! No stress. No worry. This course will prepare you to pass your collection system operator exam with confidence. There are 16 individual lesson modules included in this course. Collection System Design and Layout, Collection Equipment Maintenance, Collection System Maintenance and Repair, Lift Stations, Collection System Testing and Inspections, Collection System Rehabilitation, Collection System Safety, Unit Conversions, Area Calculations, Volume Calculations, Velocity […]

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Continuing Education

Water Treatment Review (4 hours)

$59.95

This course compiles 4 individual lessons into one course to make 4 hours. These 4 lessons are intended to be a review for operators in treatment plant operation. The course breaks down the topics covered into easy to understand concepts and principles. Topics include: Corrosion Control Review, Fluoridation Review, Iron and Manganese Control Review, and […]

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Water Treatment Review (8 hours)

$109.95

This course compiles 5 individual lessons into one course to make 8 hours. These 5 lessons are intended to be a review for operators in treatment plant operation. The course breaks down the topics covered into easy to understand concepts and principles. Topics include: Source Water Review, Coagulation and Flocculation Review, Sedimentation Review, Filtration Review, […]

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Water Treatment Review (12 hours)

$149.95

This course compiles 9 individual lessons into one course to make 12 hours. These 9 lessons are intended to be a review for operators in treatment plant operation. The course breaks down the topics covered into easy to understand concepts and principles. Topics include: Source Water Review, Coagulation and Flocculation Review, Sedimentation Review, Filtration Review, […]

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Water Treatment Review (16 hours)

$179.95

This course compiles 11 individual lessons into one course to make 16 hours. These 11 lessons are intended to be a review for operators in treatment plant operation. The course breaks down the topics covered into easy to understand concepts and principles. Topics include: Source Water Review, Coagulation and Flocculation Review, Sedimentation Review, Filtration Review, […]

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Distribution System Review (4 hours)

$59.95

This course compiles 3 individual lessons into one course to make 4 hours. This course includes the following lessons: Disinfection, Water Quality, Safety

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Distribution System Review (8 hours)

$109.95

This course compiles 8 individual lessons into one course to make 8 hours. This course includes the following lessons: System Design and Layout, Distribution Piping, Water Storage, Fire Hydrants and Valves, Water Meters, Pumps and Motors, Cross-Connection Control, Corrosion Control

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Distribution System Review (12 hours)

$149.95

This course compiles 11 individual lessons into one course to make 12 hours. This course includes the following lessons: System Design and Layout, Distribution Piping, Water Storage, Fire Hydrants and Valves, Water Meters, Pumps and Motors, Cross-Connection Control, Disinfection, Corrosion Control, Water Quality, Safety

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Distribution System Review (16 hours)

$179.95

This course compiles 14 individual lessons into one course to make 16 hours. This course includes the following lessons: System Design and Layout, Distribution Piping, Water Storage, Fire Hydrants and Valves, Water Meters, Pumps and Motors, Cross-Connection Control, Disinfection, Corrosion Control, Water Quality, Water Main Installation and Backfilling, Safety, Regulations, Hydraulics

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Wastewater Treatment Review (4 hours)

$59.95

This course compiles 3 individual lessons into one course to make 4 hours. These 3 lessons are intended to be a review for operators in wastewater treatment plant operation. The course breaks down the topics covered into easy to understand concepts and principles. Topics include: Characterization of Wastewater, Sampling Wastewater, Preliminary Treatment

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Wastewater Treatment Review (12 hours)

$149.95

This course compiles 7 individual lessons into one course to make 12 hours. These 7 lessons are intended to be a review for operators in wastewater treatment plant operation. The course breaks down the topics covered into easy to understand concepts and principles. Topics include: Primary Treatment, Wastewater Ponds, Activated Sludge, Trickling Filters, Rotating Biological […]

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Wastewater Treatment Review (21 hours)

$229.95

This course compiles 13 individual lessons into one course to make 21 hours. These 13 lessons are intended to be a review for operators in wastewater treatment plant operation. The course breaks down the topics covered into easy to understand concepts and principles. Topics include: Characterization of Wastewater, Sampling Wastewater, Preliminary Treatment, Primary Treatment, Wastewater […]

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Water Treatment Basics

$349.99

Skip over the entry level water operator license and apply directly for the second level license in California! This 36 hour (3.6 CEUs) course qualifies as specialized training in California for water treatment operators. This means that on completion of this course, you’ll meet the minimum qualifications needed to take the California Grade 2 Water Treatment license […]

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Distribution System Basics

$349.99

Skip over the entry level distribution system operator license and apply directly for the second level license in California! This 36 hour (3.6 CEUs) course qualifies as specialized training in California for distribution system operators. This means that on completion of this course, you’ll meet the minimum qualifications needed to take the Grade 2 Distribution System license exam in California! Upgrade your […]

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Water Sources

$179.99

This course is designed to introduce students to the sources of water and the various threats to our water supply. Course material consists of reading assignments, video lectures, and lesson quizzes. Find the required texts HERE Upon successful completion of the course requirements, students will receive a certificate of completion for the Water Sources course, […]

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Introduction to Water Treatment

$399.99

Upgrade your Water Treatment and Distribution Licenses while working toward your University Certificate! This 36 hour (3.6 CEUs) course is approved as Specialized Training in the state of California for water treatment and distribution system operators. This means it can be used to meet your Specialized Training requirements for upgrading your certifications to Grades 2-5. Double Duty! This course is […]

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Advanced Water Treatment

$399.99

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Water Transmission and Distribution I

$474.99

Upgrade your Distribution License while working toward your University Certificate! This 36 hour (3.6 CEUs) course is approved as Specialized Training in the state of California for distribution system operators. This means it can be used to meet your Specialized Training requirements for upgrading your certification to Grades 2-5. Double Duty! This course is also part of our Water Transmission […]

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Water Transmission and Distribution II

$474.99

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Water Quality

$349.99

This course is designed to provide an overview of water quality regulations, methods of compliance, instrumentation used to monitor and ensure water quality, and the analysis required to supply clean and safe drinking water to the public. Course material consists of reading assignments, video lectures, review questions, study problems and lesson quizzes. Find the required […]

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Water Treatment Math

$349.99

Upgrade your water treatment and distribution licenses! This 36 hour (3.6 CEUs) course is approved as Specialized Training in the state of California for water treatment and distribution system operators. This course can also be used as a Supplemental Course to meet your Specialized Training requirements for upgrading your certifications to Grades 2-5. Double Duty! This course is also […]

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Applied Hydraulics

$179.99

This course is designed to acquaint students with the hydraulics involved in water treatment, storage and distribution, and the math that applies to hydraulic principles. Course material consists of reading assignments, video lectures, review questions, study problems, and lesson quizzes. Find the required texts HERE. Upon successful completion of the course requirements, students will receive a […]

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Applied Chemistry

$299.99

This course is designed to acquaint students with the chemistry principles involved in water treatment, storage and distribution, and the math that applies to chemistry principles. Course material consists of reading assignments, video lectures, review questions, study problems, and lesson quizzes. Find the required texts HERE. Upon successful completion of the course requirements, students will receive […]

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Electricity for the Water Industry

$119.99

This course is designed to acquaint students with the electric terms, measurements, and equipment used in water treatment, storage, and distribution. Course material consists of reading assignments, video lectures, review questions, study problems, and lesson quizzes. Find the required texts HERE. Upon successful completion of the course requirements, students will receive a certificate of completion […]

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Certificate Programs

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Certificate in Water Treatment Technology

$1495

Earn your certificate in Water Treatment Technology through American Water College in partnership with California State University, Fresno. This is a one-year online certificate program. Students complete the program by watching online lectures, reading assigned texts, and submitting assignments online.

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Certificate In Water Transmission Technology

$1495

Earn your certificate in Water Transmission Technology through American Water College in partnership with California State University, Fresno. This is a six-month online certificate program. Students complete the program by watching online lectures, reading assigned texts, and submitting assignments online.

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Certificate in Water Treatment and Transmission Technology

$2295

Earn your certificate in Water Treatment and Transmission Technology through American Water College in partnership with California State University, Fresno. This is a one-year online certificate program. Students complete the program by watching online lectures, reading assigned texts, and submitting assignments online.

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Utility Planning and Management

$1695

This program provides you with a study of planning and management skills required of utility supervisors and managers. Course material consists of video lectures, lesson quizzes, and lesson projects. The Utility Planning & Management Certificate Program includes 3 online modules. Students will receive a certificate upon completing each module as well as an overall certificate after completing all […]

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Leadership & Management

Utility Planning and Management

$1695

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Colorado Water Blog

April 1, 2020

AMERICAN WATER COLLEGE’S RESPONSE TO COVID-19 PANDEMIC

As we all continue navigating the massive changes to our daily lives brought on by the COVID-19 global pandemic, one thing has remained the same: the American public does not have to worry about the safety of their water supply. Dedicated water industry professionals continue to operate treatment facilities around the nation and are working […]